PTAP210 - Therapeutic Exercise

Semester Credit Hour(s) 3

This course prepares students to implement and document therapeutic exercises under the supervision of a physical therapist. The basic principles and techniques of therapeutic exercise including the application of theory are stressed when continuing, modifying or discontinuing exercise-based interventions. The concept of conditioning is introduced and students will develop exercise plans that include stretching, strengthening, posture, balance, coordination and gait/locomotion activities for patients with both medical and surgical conditions.

Prerequisite(s): PTAP102 and PTAP111
Corequisite(s): PTAP201 and PTAP202